Overseas Filipino

Washington’s controversial former mayor Marion Barry, pictured here in 2009, has come under a fresh storm of criticism after he attacked “dirty” Asian-run businesses that operate in poor parts of the U.S. capital. (AFP photo/Michael Loccisano)

U.S. Attorney Paul J.Fishman points out how counterfeit UGG’s boots were smuggled into the country at a news conference announcing the uncovering of one of the largest counterfeit goods smuggling operations ever charged in Newark, N.J. on March 2. (Photo by Jerry McCrea)

MANILA — A Filipino doctor accused of defrauding the United States Government of $3 million in unnecessary medical claims was arrested at a military conference last Saturday, the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) said.